Making Sense of Asset Management in Schools
Every school starts somewhere. Some start with colour-coded spreadsheets. Some start with chaos. Both are valid beginnin …
Great Site Teams Are Worth Every Penny
Let’s talk about Trigger’s Broom. No, not a new cleaning product — the legend.
The True Cost of Reputational Damage from Compliance
Why compliance isn't just about audits – it's about protecting your school or trust's good name. We've all got one. That …
Are You Ready for the Autumn Audit?
When you read the title, you probably thought Ofsted, didn’t you? Nope—that was my other article. There’s another kind o …
Centralised, Decentralised, or Hybrid? How MATs Are Managing Estates and Compliance
I speak to a number of multi-academy trusts in my role, and I’m always fascinated when I encounter one that’s fully cent …
‘Outstanding’ Doesn’t Happen by Accident
I was doing an on-site demo recently, and in the chat afterwards we ended up talking about the Ofsted changes. One of th …
Say It. Walk It. Log It. Smarter Site Communication
Why a quick face-to-face and the right follow-up system might be the best communication strategy in your toolkit.
🌡️ Thermometer Wars: Are You Really Getting an Accurate Water Temperature Reading?
In the world of Legionella control, close enough isn’t close enough. It’s 8:04 AM. You're in the plant room, standing ne …
Week Two of Easter: Quick Wins While the School Is Still Quiet
The first week of the Easter break is often spent firefighting – fixing what broke, scrubbing what’s become unidentifiab …
Your Project Plan is Approved—Now What?
Your school’s project plan has been approved. Fantastic! 🎉
